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Lasse Leponiemi

Chairman, The HundrED Foundation
first.last@hundred.org

deaf gain

place Egypt + 3 more

Reimagining Accessibility Through Intelligent Inclusion.

Deaf Gain transforms how Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals access education and employment by integrating sign language accessibility, AI personalization, and inclusive digital learning. We’re tackling the global gap in inclusive education—where millions of Deaf learners are left behind—by delivering adaptive content that speaks their language and recognizes their potential. Our innovation brid

Overview

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Updated December 2025
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2022

Established

3

Countries
Students upper
Target group
We aim to redefine inclusion in education — from a box to tick into a system that truly works for every learner. Through Deaf Gain, we envision classrooms where Deaf and hearing students learn side by side, supported by accessible technology, empowered teachers, and content that adapts to every communication style. We want to replace passive “integration” with active equity — where sign language i

About the innovation

Why did you create this innovation?

We created this innovation to close a systemic equity gap. Deaf and hard-of-hearing learners are still excluded from mainstream education and the digital economy because existing tools were never designed with them in mind. We saw untapped potential—creative, visual, tech-savvy minds being left out of the future of work. Deaf Gain was born to flip that narrative: to prove that Deafness is not a limitation, but a different way of processing information that can drive innovation. By combining AI, sign language accessibility, and inclusive design, we’re redefining how education and employment ecosystems can serve everyone—without exception

What does your innovation look like in practice?

In practice, our innovation operates as an inclusive digital ecosystem that merges AI-powered learning with sign language accessibility. Deaf learners access personalized educational content in sign language through an intuitive platform—available via web and mobile—while teachers and employers receive tools to communicate, train, and assess effectively. The system integrates video-based sign language interpretation, adaptive assessments, and real-time translation to ensure no learner is left behind. On the ground, this means classrooms where Deaf and hearing students learn together seamlessly, teachers trained in digital inclusion, and companies empowered to hire and support Deaf talent confidently.

How has it been spreading?

Our innovation has been scaling through strategic partnerships, measurable impact, and community-driven momentum. We began with pilot programs in Egyptian schools and NGOs, co-designing with Deaf educators and learners to ensure cultural and linguistic relevance. From there, we expanded through collaborations with universities, development agencies, and tech accelerators—amplifying reach across education, employment, and digital inclusion sectors. Recognition from global platforms like the Mastercard Foundation Fellowship, inABLE Innovation Summit, and Expo 2024 positioned Deaf Gain as a regional leader in inclusive edtech. Word-of-mouth within the Deaf community and institutional demand for accessible learning have fueled organic growth, proving that when inclusion delivers results, it spreads fast.

How have you modified or added to your innovation?

We’ve continuously evolved our model based on real-world feedback from Deaf learners, educators, and partner organizations. Initially designed as a digital learning platform, Deaf Gain has expanded into a full inclusion ecosystem integrating three layers of innovation:

AI Personalization Engine – tailoring content to each learner’s pace, communication style, and sign language preference.

Teacher Enablement Tools – providing educators with digital accessibility training and AI-powered classroom support.

Employment Bridge Module – connecting trained Deaf youth with inclusive companies and offering digital accessibility consulting.

We also integrated sign language video libraries, real-time captioning, and data dashboards to measure learning outcomes. Every iteration moves us closer to our vision: an end-to-end pathway from inclusive education to meaningful employment.

If I want to try it, what should I do?

You can start by accessing our digital platform, where educators, students, and organizations can experience Deaf Gain’s inclusive learning tools firsthand. We provide demo access to our AI-personalized learning environment, sign language-integrated lessons, and teacher enablement modules. Partners can also pilot the solution within schools, training centers, or corporate learning environments — with full onboarding support from our inclusion and technology teams.

Simply reach out through our partnership portal or request a pilot demo, and we’ll customize the experience to your context — whether it’s a classroom, NGO project, or workplace inclusion initiative.

Implementation steps

Onboarding & Environment Setup
Stakeholders log into the platform, activate their user profiles, and complete a short onboarding workflow that calibrates accessibility preferences, sign-language requirements, and learning objectives. This ensures the system is primed for a frictionless first-use experience.
Accessing the Core Learning Tracks
Users select their initial learning pathway—whether skills training, sign-language–supported lessons, or AI-guided modules. The platform auto-curates content based on user inputs, pushing them into a structured, ready-to-execute learning journey.
Engaging With Interactive, Sign-Language–Integrated Content
Learners dive into videos, activities, and simulations supported by sign-language overlays, captions, and visual cues. This is where users start seeing the value quickly—real, accessible, digestible content without technical hurdles.

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